Review of MotoGP 25 for PlayStation 5

Milestone’s diving back in with another MotoGP game – MotoGP 25. Can you believe it? The wait’s over! So let’s chat about it, yeah?

The game’s got all the 2025 rosters lined up for Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP. And here’s the twist: there’s this new Arcade Mode for the physics. Finally, everyone – newbies and pros alike – gets a fair shot. But hey, veteran racers, don’t freak out. There’s Pro Mode for you, where every slip-up costs ya. Fun, huh?

So, they’ve jumped to Unreal Engine 5 for this one. I swear, the graphics are even punchier, and the sound – it’s got that extra oomph. You’re racing and it’s like, “Whoa, I’m IN the track!” Oh, and the official commentators are back. Adds some flair, you know?

Got options! There’s Grand Prix Mode where you craft your own insane race weekend. Or Time Attack Mode – beat the clock and break some records. The game just keeps on giving.

Now, let’s talk Career Mode. Here, you can start from Moto3, Moto2, or the big leagues, MotoGP. What’s your ambition? Big fat contracts? Rivals? Whatever your game, chat with your crew to tweak out your bike. Those upgrade points? Priceless.

Race Off Mode – what’s that even? Well, when you’re off the main grid, you train on different bikes at two spots with four tracks. Hello, Minibikes and Motard fun! Jump into these as standalone or mix ‘em into Career Mode for some cool unlockables like goggles. Because why not?

Controller chaos! Left stick does the steering while the R2 and L2 handle acceleration and front braking. Rear brake? That’s the X button for ya. Want to feel like you’re really in there? Switch the camera with the DualSense and get a full 360 look by messing with the right stick.

Oh, the trophies – love them or hate them. A Platinum awaits, if you’re up for it. Finish a lap, win a bunch of races, snag poles, and complete online or split-screen races. Easy? Maybe not.

Anyway, warning time! Online’s a thing, but you’ll need a PS Plus subscription to dive into the cross-play races. And about 60 bucks will get you the game, whether it’s for PS5 or PS4, which is cool, I guess.

This test drive was revved up using a PS5 key Milestone threw our way. Solid ride, I’d say.